Karnig Sarkissian

Karnig Sarkissian (Armenian: Գառնիկ Սարգիսեան), is a popular Armenian singer born in Aleppo, Syria, and a naturalized American citizen. He is well known for his Armenian patriotic songs throughout the Armenian diaspora and a big supporter of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF).

Karnig Sarkissian
Karnig Sarkissian performing in Aleppo, Syria, December 2015
Background information
BornAleppo, Syria
OriginArmenian
Genrespatriotic songs
Occupation(s)Singer

Prison

In 1982, Sarkissian was convicted in taking part in a plot to bomb the Philadelphia Turkish Consulate.[1] A resident of Anaheim, California at the time, his accomplices according to the courts were Viken Vasken Yacoubian of Glendale; Vicken Archavir Sarkissian Hovsepian, of Santa Monica; Dikran Sarkis Berberian, of Glendale and Steven John Dadaian, of Canoga Park, California and Լisbon 5. They were accused of being members of Justice Commandos Armenian Genocide (JCAG).[2]

His prison sentence was cut short.[3][4] After release from prison, Karnig Sarkissian resumed his artistic activity and is a popular singer in the Armenian diaspora.

Discography

Studio Albums:

  • 1977 Mayrigis
  • 1977 Ho Hi Ta
  • 1985 Hayotz Mardigner
  • 1989 Lisbon Five
  • 1993 Gharapaghi Engadznerin
  • 1995 Meghavore Tashnagtsutyun
  • 1996 Ezkush Kordzir Hayasdanum
  • 1997 Ver Gats Joghovourt
  • 1999 Heghapoghagan
  • 1999 Abril 24
  • 1999 Zinial Baykar
  • 2009 Housher

Live Albums:

  • 1988 Live In Los Angeles
  • 1998 Live In Concert

Compilation Albums:

  • 2014 Heghapoghashouchi Yerkarvesdi Janabare

Singles:

  • 1995 Partsratsir Partsratsour
  • 2008 Bantarkyali Yerke
  • 2008 Garo Kaplanian
  • 2008 Hyrig
  • 2008 Khachig Arabian
  • 2008 Serj Tovmasian
  • 2008 Haghterk Mardashounch
  • 2008 Jeshmardoutyoun
  • 2010 Nathaline Sarkisyan
  • 2011 Baykare Hayots Feat. Garo Gaboudagian
  • 2012 Homentmen
  • 2013 Yeraplur
  • 2013 Baruyr Doudaklian
  • 2013 Nemesis
  • 2013 50 Daris
  • 2013 Syriahay Kacher
  • 2014 Hay Dignotch Hamar
  • 2014 Hin Houys Talar
  • 2014 Vanetsi Gdrich
  • 2015 Hokehankisd
  • 2016 Arjani Feat. Sevak Amroyan
  • 2018 Arakadsi Kaykerk
  • 2018 100 Amyag Kaylerk
  • 2018 Tebi Sassoun Feat. Harout Pamboukjian
  • 2018 Veradardzir Feat. Joseph Krikorian
  • 2018 Ganche Hoghin Feat. Tro Krikorian

References
  1. Justia: United States of America, Plaintiff/appellee, v. Karnig Sarkissian, Steven Dadaian, Vicken Hovsepian, defendants/appellants
  2. Karnig Sarkissian at Armeniapedia.org
  3. Four Armenians guilty of '82 plot to bomb Philadelphia Consulate - October 10, 1984, Page E13, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)
  4. Man Convicted in Consulate Bombing Plan - Los Angeles Times
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